Strategic Public Procurement Lead

City-of-Portsmouth,-Nh; Portsmouth (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Portsmouth seeks a seasoned procurement director to oversee the city's procurement functions as the principal purchasing official for goods, services, materials, insurance and construction contracts. Reports to the CFO and leads the purchasing staff.

Responsibilities include reviewing requisitions, ensuring compliance, and collaborating on bid process automation, FOIA requests, and S/MWBE participation.

Qualifications

• Requires knowledge of modern governmental accounting, budgeting and procurement.
• Experience with bidding processes, vendor management and compliance with city codes.
• Familiarity with FOIA requests and small/business minority participation desired.

Responsibilities

• Reviews and assigns incoming requisitions to purchasing staff.
• Approves requisitions for compliance with City Code and line-item codes.
• Assists CFO on procurement, and keeps current with Virginia procurement laws.
• Manages bid process automation and FOIA requests collaboration with City Attorney.
• Oversees surplus property, vendor system, and prepares reports for committees.

Skills

Procurement knowledge

Budgeting knowledge

Supervisory skills

Contract management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting / Business Administration or related field

Job description

The City of Portsmouth seeks a seasoned procurement director to oversee the city's procurement functions as the principal purchasing official for goods, services, materials, insurance and construction contracts. Reports to the CFO and leads the purchasing staff.

Responsibilities include reviewing requisitions, ensuring compliance, and collaborating on bid process automation, FOIA requests, and S/MWBE participation.